Can my parents hand custody over?

Hello, right now I'm living in Washington with my mom and step dad and let's just say things aren't working well anymore. I've been pleading with my dad to take me back into his house be he said he won't until I'm 18. My mom does not want me living with her anymore, and even though she has to take care of me she, we don't interact well with each other. My dad is in California so it's not like I can just show up on his door step either.

My question is, can my mom hand over sole custody to my dad because she doesn't want me anymore? Would this fall under Washington Law or California Law?

Hello, right now I'm living in Washington with my mom and step dad and let's just say things aren't working well anymore. I've been pleading with my dad to take me back into his house be he said he won't until I'm 18. My mom does not want me living with her anymore, and even though she has to take care of me she, we don't interact well with each other. My dad is in California so it's not like I can just show up on his door step either.

My question is, can my mom hand over sole custody to my dad because she doesn't want me anymore? Would this fall under Washington Law or California Law?

Yes, your mother could hand you over into your father's custody, assuming that he is able and willing to take custody.

I agree. The courts certainly cannot force dad to take you. You need to learn to live under mom's rules.

The alternative is to keep behaving in a way that causes Mom to throw you out. You'll then be in the hands of CPS - which is not where you want to be.

If you really can't stand it, then have your mother talk to your father. He may be saying he can't take you until you're 18 because that's what the court order says. If Mom indicates to him that she would be happy for you to go, it may change his opinion.

I'm 17 and I'll be 18 in 6 months but this isn't about rules but more of both her and my step dad are alcoholics and I have a vast array of mental issues that aren't being taken care of. My mom and dad don't talk to each other anymore.

I'm 17 and I'll be 18 in 6 months but this isn't about rules but more of both her and my step dad are alcoholics and I have a vast array of mental issues that aren't being taken care of. My mom and dad don't talk to each other anymore.

Well, you'll get a chance to act like a grownup sooner than you should. It's unfortunate, but you have to play the hand you're dealt.

If they're violent or dangerous, call CPS. If they're not providing you with essentials (food, shelter, etc), call CPS.

You can ask your dad why he won't let you live there until you're 18. His reason might help people here to give other advice.

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